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Bella

Ring, ring...

I groaned and rolled over, pushing my head under my pillow.

Ring, ring...

I groaned again and rolled over onto my back, glaring at my clock when I found I'd only been asleep for an hour.

Ring, ring...

Who the hell was calling me at one in the morning? Pushing myself up I grabbed my phone and hit answer, not bothering to look at the caller ID.

"Hello."

"Bells..."

"Dad?" I asked becoming more alert.

"Baby, you need to come to Mercy."

"What? Are you okay?"

"Yes, but Alice and Edward..." His voice trailed off and I shot out of the bed.

"Alice and Edward what? Dad?"

"They were in a car wreck Bells. It's not good. You need to come to Mercy."

"The twins?" I asked as I moved around my room, grabbing my clothes from earlier.

"They're okay. They were with Esme."

"Okay." I said breathing a small sigh of relief. "I'm on my way."

"All right. Please be careful."

"I will. I love you dad."

"Love you too Bells."

I flipped my phone closed and rushed around, getting dressed. I quickly shoved my phone into my pocket and went out to the living room, picking up my bag and keys.

Once I had everything I needed I flew out my front door and down the stairs to my car. The entire drive to the hospital I was chanting 'they're okay, they're okay'. It was the only thing that kept me from completely losing it.

Pulling into the emergency parking lot ten minutes later I immediately saw my dad standing outside the doors. I quickly found a spot and parked, getting out as fast as I could and hurrying toward the building.

When I was just a few steps away from dad I asked, "How are they?"

He looked up and his distraught face told me all I needed to know. Stopping in my tracks I shook my head back and forth. "Dad..."

"I'm sorry, baby girl, but we lost both of them." He said moving forward quickly and catching me as my knees buckled. I clutched onto his shirt as the tears streamed endlessly down my face.

This could not be happening. I'd talked to Alice just over three hours ago and she was fine. They were both fine and now...now they were... "NO!" Dad jumped as the word burst from me and I pushed on his chest, throwing him off balance so he had to move his arms to catch himself.

Pushing up to my feet I started for the ER doors, but his hand on my arm stopped me. When I tried to brush him off he said, "Bella, stop."

"I can't dad. I need to see them."

"Honey, you can't."

"Why not? They were my best friends. I need to see them dad. Please..."

"You can't, Bella. Just trust me on this okay? You don't want to see them like they are now."

His words finally sank in and I pulled me arms away as I backed up. When I felt something solid behind me I slid down and pulled my knees up to my chest. Dad settled beside me and slipped his arm around my shoulder.

I don't know how long we sat there before I asked, "Did anyone call Jasper?"

"Emmett did as I called you. He said he would be here as soon as he could get a flight."

I nodded and we continued to sit there.

We didn't move or say anything again until the ER doors slid open and out walked Edward's parents, Carlisle and Esme, and his older brother, Emmett.

I pushed up to my feet and immediately went over to them. Esme was being supported in between Emmett and Carlisle and I could tell that she was completely lost in her grief. I could understand it, since she'd just lost not only her son, but also the woman who had been like a daughter since we'd met Edward.

She didn't even look up when I touched her arm. Emmett, however, reached over and drew me into his side, squeezing my shoulder.

"What can I do, Carlisle?" Dad asked.

"I don't know, Charlie." He said, looking just as broken as Esme did.

"Where are the twins?" I asked, trying to keep the tears from coming again.

"At mom and dad's house. Rosie is with them." Emmett whispered.

I nodded. Rose was Emmett's wife and a sweetheart, so I knew they were being taken care of.

"I guess we can go home." Carlisle said after a minute and looking back at the hospital. "There's nothing more we can do here."

At his words Esme collapsed and he reached down, picking her up in his arms. The sight of her grief broke the hold I had on mine and I couldn't stop the flow of tears.

Dad came over and gently took me from Emmett's side as he moved to help his dad and then all of us moved toward the cars.

Dad waited until Carlisle had Esme settled in the backseat before he said, "We'll follow you to your house."

"Thank you, Charlie."

We waited until Emmett backed the car out of the spot before moving on to my car. I handed over my keys and Dad helped me into the passenger seat before rushing around and getting in.

I was quiet for most of the twenty minute drive, but then I asked, "Dad?"

"Yeah, Bells?"

"What happened?"

He sighed heavily and though my peripheral I saw him glance over at me. I knew he was debating on telling me, but I needed to know.
"Please dad."

"It was a drunk driver going too fast. He swerved over the yellow line and hit them head on."

"Did they...?" I stopped to choke back the lump that had formed in my throat, but I didn't need to finish my question.

"Edward died instantly. They lost Alice on the way to the hospital, but she never gained consciousness. So no, baby girl, they didn't suffer."

"And the drunk driver?"

"He was killed as well."

"Good." I spat.

"Bells?"

"He or she killed my best friends. They made two little babies, who aren't going to understand mommy and daddy not being there anymore, orphans. Am I supposed to be okay with that?"

"No, but-"

"She was like a daughter to you too dad. Even more so after her parents died."

"I know, Bells. I know." He reached over and patted my hand, but said nothing else and we fell silent.

We didn't speak for the last few minutes of the drive and pulled into the Cullens' driveway, parking behind Rose's car.

We went inside, finding Emmett and Rose in the living room. Their 4 year old son, Andrew, was sleeping on the couch in between them.

"Hey, Bella...Charlie." Rose said giving us a sad smile.

We both returned her greeting before sitting down across from them.

"Where are the babies?" I asked.

"Upstairs. Mom wanted to be with them."

I nodded and leaned back against the cushions, closing my eyes.

I don't know how much time had passed before a knocking on the front door broke the silence that had descended on the room.

I opened my eyes and watched as dad stood to go answer, coming back seconds later with Jasper following behind him.

I stood and he came straight to me, wrapping his arms around my waist and burying his face into my neck. I could feel the wetness from his tears and I blinked back my own. The family needed someone to be strong right now and as the best friend that job fell to me.

Jasper and I stood there for a few more minutes before he pulled back and moved over to sit in an armchair. Emmett and Rose woke up and they gave him a sad smile in greeting to which he inclined his head.

Watching them I knew what I had to do. Sucking in a deep breath I shut down my emotions.

"Does anyone want any coffee?" I asked.

Everyone nodded and I started to head into the kitchen when dad stopped me. "Bells, I can get it."

"I got it dad."

He looked at me for a second before letting me go on into the other room. I busied myself with starting the coffee pot and gathering the sugar and cream. While the coffee was brewing I found things in the fridge to make a breakfast casserole. No one would probably feel up to eating, but it would be there.

Once I had it mixed up and in the oven I poured out the coffee and placed it on a tray, carrying it into the living room. As I set it down onto the coffee table I heard someone coming down the steps. Turning around I found Carlisle just reaching the bottom.

"The twins are awake." He said.

I immediately went back toward the kitchen to make them up bottles. Alice had tried to breast feed, but with two of them her small frame couldn't produce enough milk, so there was always formula on hand to top them off.

Carlisle followed behind me and leaned against the counter as I worked.

"How's Esme?" I asked after a few minutes.

"Not good. She hasn't spoken a word since the hospital and I don't want to leave her but I know things need to be done today."

"Just tell me what to do, Carlisle."

"I can't ask that of you, Bella."

"You didn't, I'm offering. Alice and Edward were the siblings I never had. Let me do this while you take care of Esme and the twins. They need you."

He thought about it for a few seconds before nodding his head in agreement. "Okay, I'll get you the numbers for the funeral home, cemetery, and the preacher. The funerals should be on Monday. I'll call our extended family if you'll call Edward and Alice's work. I'll give you the numbers for their bosses."

"Okay. What about the...other details?"

"I trust your judgment and so does Esme.

"All right." I said with a nod.

Carlisle came over and gave me a hug whispering his thanks. Before he took the bottles back upstairs he gave me his credit card to use.

I stayed in the kitchen until the casserole was done and then plated up two servings. As I carried it and coffee toward the stairs I let the others know it was ready.

I took the tray up to the master bedroom and knocked softly on the door. Carlisle opened it for me and I caught sight of Esme lying on the bed with a twin on either side of her.

"Thank you, Bella." He said taking the tray from my hands.

He moved into the room placing the tray on his desk and picked up a sheet of paper. He came back over and handed it to me.

As I started to turn I heard, "Thank you, Bella."

Looking back over my shoulder I found Esme's tear filled eyes on me.

"You're welcome, Esme." I whispered.

I went back downstairs and grabbed my cell phone out of my purse before going out on the back deck.

I made the first necessary call, intent on making an appointment to meet with the funeral director. However, when I spoke with him I found that everything was already picked out and paid for. Alice and Edward had done it all when they found out they were going to have the babies. All I had to do was give him the date and time of the funerals. In turn, he gave me a time when we could be there tomorrow morning.

The same thing happened with the cemetery as well.

I then called Alice's and Edward's bosses who expressed their sympathy. They said they'd get in touch with the employees that were friends with them.

Once I hung up from that call I dropped down into one of the patio chairs and took a minute to breathe.

When I heard the backdoor open I glanced up, finding Jasper.

"What are you doing?" He asked as he sat down in another chair.

"I was making some phone calls that needed to be made."

"Oh, can I help with anything?"

"No." I said. "Alice and Edward already did everything."

"What?"

"They'd already chosen and paid for everything. The funeral director said they'd come in right after they found out she was pregnant."

"Seriously?" He asked shocked.

"Yeah, he said it wasn't unusual. That they have a lot of people do that so it helps take some of the burden off of the spouse just in case."

"Do you think they knew?"

"I don't know Jasper. I don't know anything right now, except life isn't fair."

"Yeah," He whispered before falling quite.

We sat there for a little while longer before I stood and said, "I need to go let Carlisle know what's going on and then run home for a little bit."

He stood up too. "Yeah, I need to go find a hotel and some clothes."

"Clothes?" I questioned in confusion.

"I wasn't at home when Emmett called. I went straight to the airport."

"Oh. You can stay with me if you want. I have a guest room."

"Thanks, Bella."

I nodded. "Did you take a cab here or rent a car?"

"I took a cab."

"Well, if you want to ride with me then we'll just run to my place and I'll shower. Then we can go to the mall."

"Are you sure you don't mind? I can take a cab to the mall too."

"I'm sure. I need to get a new dress."

"Alright."

We both went into the house and I ran upstairs. Carlisle was just as surprised as I was about the arrangements, but I could tell he was also relieved.

I let him know everything else and then I went back down to the living room. Jasper stood as I stopped in the doorway, drawing all eyes to me.

"Jasper and I are going to run out for a little while. Does anyone need anything?"

"No," Rose said. "We'll run home and get our things when you two get back."

"Okay, dad do you need anything?" I asked turning to him.

"Do you mind dropping me off at my house? I can change and get my car then come back over. That way they can go get what they need too." He said nodding toward Emmett and Rose.

"Of course not."

He stood and after a quick goodbye to the others the three of us headed out to my car.

We dropped dad off first and then went over to my place. While I took a quick shower and changed Jasper made a list of what he would need for the next few days.

Once we were both finished we left my apartment and went to the mall, spending a few hours getting the things we needed.

We returned to my place where Jasper showered and changed and then we went back to Carlisle and Esme's.

As we walked up the front steps I took a deep breath, centering myself and pulling forth the strength I would need for the next few days.

Those few days passed in a blur. I made sure every one ate, answered the door or phone, took care of the food people brought over, and whatever else was needed.

The viewing, Sunday, was horrible and not a way I ever wanted to see my friends, but I had to stay strong. Esme was completely drowning in her grief by the time we made it back to their place. So much so that Carlisle had to sedate her and he wasn't much better.

The funeral the next day was no better. I had to fight to keep from breaking down, but after glancing over at Esme, Carlisle, Emmett, and Rose it was easier.

It was a beautiful service, if you could call something like that beautiful. The sun was shining brightly and the day wasn't too hot or cold. The flowers that surrounded both caskets were Alice's favorite ones and the songs played where Edward's favorites.

The preacher spoke about their love for each other, the twins, their family and their friends. About how much they would be missed and were loved in return.

In the end it was something I hated being a part of and I never wanted to deal with something like that again. EVER.

After we watched the caskets being lowered into the ground we all returned to Esme and Carlisle's house. It was already filled with people milling around and getting in the way. Rose and I took the twins upstairs, to lay them down for a nap, before going back down to deal with everything.

For the next two hours I refilled trays and glasses, picked up trash, and made sure people were comfortable.

When I had a full bag of cups and plates I carried it out back to the trash can and took a minute to catch my breath. As I stepped back into the kitchen I heard my dad and Jasper whispering just outside the door.

"I'm worried about her." Dad said. "She's doing too much and I can't tell you when it was she ate something. Has she been sleeping?"

"I don't know, Charlie but she's been awake both days when I've gotten up. So, I would guess not really."

"Damn it."

"Has she cried at all?"

"At the hospital when she found out, but other than that I haven't seen anything. She didn't even cry today I don't think."

"No she didn't. I thought for a minute there she was going to, but then she looked at Esme and the others. It's like she's holding it in."

"And eventually it's going to come out." Dad sighed. "It's not going to be good either."

I didn't hear Jasper respond since someone else walked up then. Not wanting to be caught eavesdropping, especially since they would question me, I went back outside. I was fine and they didn't need to worry about me. My focus needed to be on Esme, Carlisle, Aiden, Kinsley, Emmett, and Rose right now. My feelings or comfort didn't matter at the moment.

I waited for just a few seconds before opening the door back up and stepping inside. As I shut it dad, Jasper, and Seth Clearwater came around the corner. Seth was Alice and Edward's lawyer, but also a friend. As was his wife Angela who Alice and I had met in college. She wasn't here today, having been put on bed rest last month because of her first pregnancy.

"Hey, Bella." Seth said.

"Hey, Seth. How's Angela?"

"She's okay."

"Good." I said moving around the kitchen. "Tell her I'll call later in the week."

"I will." He said before looking between me and Jasper. "Can the two of you meet me at my office on Wednesday at 2?"

"I can." I said.

"I can as well," Jasper said. "My flight home isn't until Friday."

"Good because things need to be taken care of before you leave."

"Why?" I asked.

"We'll leave that for Wednesday. Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, and Rosalie will be there as well."

I didn't ask anymore questions, realizing it had something to do with their will.

"Okay, we'll see you Wednesday then."

"See you then."

Seth reached over and shook Jasper's hand before giving me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He patted dad on the shoulder as he left the kitchen and I went back to cleaning up.

"Bells, have you eaten today?" Dad asked.

"I'm not hungry."

"That's not what I asked you. Have you eaten today?"

"I don't remember. I've been busy."

His hand came down on top of mine as I pushed a sponge across the counter. Glancing up he said, "Go eat."

"I will as soon as I'm-"

"I wasn't asking." He said cutting me off.

I looked at him a few more minutes and realized he was serious. Huffing I let go of the sponge. "Fine."

As I turned a plate of food appeared on the counter. Glancing up I found Jasper giving me a small smile.

"Thanks." I whispered reaching for it.

He shrugged a shoulder. "I have to look out for you. It's what they would have wanted."

With that he turned and left the kitchen. I couldn't help the sad smile as I thought about our best friends, knowing he was right.

-TG-

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